

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual WYXR DOWD Awards
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 26 Jun, 2025 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Get ready for the 3rd Annual WYXR DOWD Awards - a night of celebrating our amazing community with music, drinks, and awards!About this EventPresented annually during Black Music Month, the DOWD Awards honor Black musicians, creatives, and community leaders whose contributions have shaped the sound and spirit of Memphis. Named for Nat D. Williams—legendary DJ, journalist, and educator—the awards celebrate individuals whose artistry, mentorship, and public service continue to inspire across generations.This year's honorees include:Kurl, Paul, &amp; Alvin McKinney – A multi-generational Memphis music family blending jazz, education, and ministry into a soulful legacy of service and sound — from classrooms to concert halls.Mark Stansbury – WDIA radio legend, civil rights photo documentarian, and higher education leader who has uplifted Memphis through gospel broadcasting and historical preservation for over six decades.Johnnie Walker – Trailblazing music executive and founder of NABFEME, creating pathways for Black women in entertainment through mentorship, advocacy, and performance platforms.Ray Griffin – The quiet force behind over 100 soul, funk, and gospel recordings — a foundational bassist who laid down the grooves that built the Memphis sound.Lannie McMillan – Veteran saxophonist and educator whose horn work defined Memphis jazz and R&amp;B while mentoring the city’s next generation of musicians.Antonio “2Shay” Parkinson – Hip-hop artist turned state legislator using music, public service, and grassroots initiatives to champion Memphis culture and civic engagement.Kurt “KC” Clayton – Grammy-nominated producer, educator, and cultural ambassador shaping Memphis music from the studio to the classroom and beyond.Thank you to our sponsors, National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis Grizzlies, Iris Etc. Catering, and Germantown Performing Arts Center, for making this event possible.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9d86c710-4e19-11f0-9614-abf53d160d61-rimg-w951-h740-dc171918-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/3rd-annual-wyxr-dowd-awards/100001395384696189
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, concerts, performances, dance
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Memphis
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: National Civil Rights Museum
- **lat**: 35.1344326
- **long**: -90.05755599999999
- **full address**: National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: WYXR (https://allevents.in/org/wyxr/19135700)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** WYXR
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, music, art, concerts, performances, dance
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 3rd Annual WYXR DOWD Awards ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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